Standing Side-Bend Two
Improve flexibility & target obliques with Standing Side-Bend Two! Stretch and strengthen your core with this simple, effective exercise.
The Standing Side-Bend Two mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Standing Side-Bend Two Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Standing Side-Bend Two Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Standing Side-Bend Two
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Place your hands on your hips or let them hang by your sides.
Keep your head aligned with your spine and look straight ahead.
Slowly bend to one side by contracting your obliques, moving only your upper body and keeping your hips stationary.
Slide your hand down the side of your thigh as you bend to get a full stretch on the opposite side of your torso.
Bend only as far as comfortable, attempting to maintain a straight spine rather than twisting or bending forward or backward.
Hold the bend for a moment, then gently return to the starting position.
Repeat the movement on the other side.
Continue to alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions, focusing on control and a full range of motion.
For added difficulty or resistance, you can hold a lightweight dumbbell in one hand as you lower it towards the ground during the side bend. Ensure to maintain proper form and avoid any jerking motion.
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Standing Side-Bend Two FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Side-Bend Two work?
The Standing Side-Bend Two mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Side-Bend Two?
Dumbbells.
What are some Standing Side-Bend Two variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Side-Bend Hyperextension, Alternating Side-Step Bend, Side-Bend Ballerina and Band Side-Bend Overhead.
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